Lesson 21: Practical Test Preparation
Dual—ground: 0.3, flight: 1.5, simulated instrument: 0.5
Objective: Determine proficiency level
Discussion topics:
applicable performance criteria
applicable rules
Review:
minimum equipment list
cross-country flight planning
airplane logbook entries
preflight inspection
cockpit management
engine starting
radio communications
airport and runway markings and lighting
normal and crosswind taxiing
before-takeoff check
short-field takeoff and climb
soft-field takeoff and climb
navigation procedures
diversion procedures
steep turns
maneuvering during slow flight
stalls and recovery
emergency procedures
flight by reference to instruments
pilot in command authority and responsibility
cockpit resource management
aeronautical decision making
traffic patterns
short-field approach and landing
soft-field approach and landing
forward slip to landing
go-around
after-landing procedures
post-flight procedures
Completion standards:
Demonstrates mastery of designated maneuvers and knowledge items
Altitude, heading, and airspeed meet or exceed PTS standards
Next Lesson: #22
Solo Practical Test Preparation
Suggested student homework assignments:
Verify that aeronautical experience requirements in the federal aviation regulations have been, or will be, met for the desired pilot certificate at the end of the training program
Review operating speeds for your aircraft, systems information and emergency procedures in the Pilot's Operating handbook.
Lesson 22: Solo Practical Test Preparation
Dual—ground: 0.2
Solo—2.5
Objective: Further development of flight skills through individual practice
Discussion topics:
maneuvers and procedures in preparation for practical test
Review:
short-field takeoffs and landings
soft-field takeoffs and landings
steep turns
maneuvering during slow flight
stalls and recovery
forward slip to landing
radio communications
ground reference maneuvers
Completion standards:
Ability to perform required maneuvers to standards higher than the PTS
